Manuel D’UtilisationTable des matièresINTRODUCTION1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1SEWING3Sewing a Stitch3ABOUT BOBBIN WORK3Required Materials3SEWING3Sewing a Stitch3SELECTING PATTERNS3■ Copyright Information3ABOUT BOBBIN WORK3PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK3Required Materials3Bobbin case and bobbin cover3Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns4Upper Threading4■ Using the Foot Controller4Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns4Lower thread4Upper thread4Needle4Presser foot4Fabric4Upper Threading4Sewing Reinforcement Stitches5Automatic Reinforcement Stitching5Selecting Character Patterns5Preparing the Bobbin Thread5Sewing Reinforcement Stitches5Automatic Reinforcement Stitching5Selecting Character Patterns5Preparing the Bobbin Thread5■ When tension is applied to the bobbin thread6Sewing Curves7Changing Sewing Direction7Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics7Selecting Frame Patterns7Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards7Sewing Curves7Changing Sewing Direction7■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less7Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics7Selecting Frame Patterns7Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards7USB Card Writer Module*7■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)7■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread7Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener8Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer8■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot8■ If the Fabric does not Feed8Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener8Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer8Machine9Sewing Lightweight Fabrics9Sewing Stretch Fabrics9Positioning the Fabric and Sewing9Sewing Lightweight Fabrics9Sewing Stretch Fabrics9VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN9Positioning the Fabric and Sewing9Needle and Presser Foot Section10STITCH SETTINGS10Setting the Stitch Width10Setting the “L/R SHIFT”10Setting the Stitch Width10Setting the Stitch Length10■ Key Functions10Embroidery Unit11Operation Buttons11Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric11Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing11Setting the “L/R SHIFT”11Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric11■ Finishing the thread ends11Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing11Using the Flat Bed Attachment12Setting the Thread Tension12Selecting the Pattern12Setting the Thread Tension12■ Proper Thread Tension12■ Upper Thread is Too Tight12Selecting the Pattern12Included Accessories13Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame13■ Upper Thread is Too Loose13Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame13■ Types of Embroidery Frames13USEFUL FUNCTIONS1418 Automatic Thread Cutting14Start Embroidering14Automatic Thread Cutting14■ Inserting the Fabric14Start Embroidering14Regions15Options15Using the Knee Lifter15Pivoting15Using the Knee Lifter15Pivoting15■ Using the Embroidery Sheet15Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges16Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges16■ Embroidering Small Fabrics16■ Embroidering Edges or Corners16■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape16■ Adjusting the upper thread tension16■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread16Pressure)17TROUBLESHOOTING17(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)17ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME17■ Removing the Embroidery Frame17thread is caught inside the machine17■ Correcting bobbin work tension17of the bobbin case17Needle Position – Stitch Placement18Locking the Screen18Needle Position – Stitch Placement18Locking the Screen18Checking the Pattern Position19CARE AND MAINTENANCE19Restrictions on oiling19Precautions on storing the machine19Cleaning the LCD Screen19Cleaning the Machine Casing19Cleaning the Race19TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF19Checking the Pattern Position19CARE AND MAINTENANCE19Restrictions on oiling19Precautions on storing the machine19Cleaning the LCD Screen19Cleaning the Machine Casing19Cleaning the Race19Setting Your Machine for the First Time20Previewing the Completed Pattern20Setting Your Machine for the First Time20Previewing the Completed Pattern20■ Frame sizes displayed on screen20SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES21Selecting a Stitch21Embroidery Attractive Finishes21Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area21About the Maintenance Message21SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES21Selecting a Stitch21■ Using the Mirror Image Key21Embroidery Attractive Finishes21Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area21About the Maintenance Message21Saving Your Stitch Settings22Sewing Embroidery Patterns22Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display22Touch Panel is Malfunctioning22■ Home Page Screen22■ Using the Image Key22Saving Your Stitch Settings22■ Saving Settings22■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover22Sewing Embroidery Patterns22Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display22Touch Panel is Malfunctioning22Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué23Frequent troubleshooting topics23Upper thread tightened up23■ Utility Stitch Screen23■ Retrieving Saved Settings23Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué23Frequent troubleshooting topics23Upper thread tightened up23■ Symptom23■ Cause23■ Remedy/check details23SEWING THE STITCHES24Straight Stitches24Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric24■ Key Functions24Straight Stitches24Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric24■ Symptom24■ Cause24■ Remedy/check details24Stitches Only)25Using the Machine Setting Mode Key26PROCESS26If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread26Incorrect thread tension26Using the Machine Setting Mode Key26Cover (with Mark)26Foot26PROCESS26If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread26Incorrect thread tension26■ Symptoms26■ Cause/Remedy26If the Thread Breaks During Sewing27Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed27If the Thread Breaks During Sewing27Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed27■ Removing the fabric from the machine27Dart Seam28Restarting from the Beginning28Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power28■ Basting28Dart Seam28Restarting from the Beginning28Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power28Gathering29Flat Fell Seam29Gathering29Flat Fell Seam29■ Checking machine operations29Pintuck30MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS30Adjusting Thread Tension30List of Symptoms30■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”30■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used30■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display30Pintuck30Adjusting Thread Tension30■ Correct Thread Tension30■ Upper Thread is Too Tight30■ Upper Thread is Too Loose30List of Symptoms30Zigzag Stitches31Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw)31■ Choosing the Display Language31Patterns31Zigzag Stitches31Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)31Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)31Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw)31■ Correct Tension31■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose31(END COLOR TRIM)32(JUMP STITCH TRIM)32■ Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails32Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)32Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)32Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)32■ Bobbin Thread is Too Tight32(END COLOR TRIM)32Elastic Zigzag Stitches33Overcasting33Adjusting the Embroidery Speed33■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media33Elastic Zigzag Stitches33■ Tape Attaching33■ Overcasting33Overcasting33■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”33Adjusting the Embroidery Speed33■ Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim33Using the Sewing Machine Help Key34Changing the Thread Color Display34Using the Sewing Machine Help Key34■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”34Changing the Thread Color Display34Using the Operation Guide Function35Quilting35Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”35Using the Operation Guide Function35Quilting35Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”35Using the Sewing Guide Function36REVISING THE PATTERN36Moving the Pattern36Aligning the Pattern and the Needle36Using the Sewing Guide Function36■ Piecing36REVISING THE PATTERN36Moving the Pattern36Aligning the Pattern and the Needle36Using the Pattern Explanation Function37Changing the Size of the Pattern37SPECIFICATIONS37Using the Pattern Explanation Function37some models)37Changing the Size of the Pattern37SPECIFICATIONS37LOWER THREADING38Winding the Bobbin38Rotating the Pattern38SOFTWARE38Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media38Winding the Bobbin38■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin38■ Appliqué38■ Quilting38Rotating the Pattern38UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE38Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media38Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image39Enlarging the Editing Screen39Upgrade Procedure Using Computer39■ Quilting with Satin Stitches39Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image39Enlarging the Editing Screen39Upgrade Procedure Using Computer39Patterns Only)40Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns40■ Free Motion Quilting40Patterns Only)40Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns40Embroidering Linked Characters41■ Using the Spool Pin41Embroidering Linked Characters41■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat42Setting the Bobbin43Color)43Setting the Bobbin43(optional with some models)43(Monochrome - Using a Single Color)43USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION44Embroidery Data Precautions44USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION44Embroidery Data Precautions44■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used44■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used44Specifications can be Used44Data44Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread45Blind Hem Stitches45Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory45Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread45Blind Hem Stitches45■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data45Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory45■ If the Memory is Full45Upper Threading46Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media46Upper Threading46Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media46Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer47■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold47■ If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold47Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer47Appliqué48Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory48Appliqué48■ Appliqué Sharp Curves48Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory48Using the Twin Needle Mode49Shelltuck Stitches49Recalling from USB Media49Using the Twin Needle Mode49■ Appliqué Corners49Shelltuck Stitches49Recalling from USB Media49Scallop Stitches50Crazy Quilting50Recalling from the Computer50Scallop Stitches50Crazy Quilting50Recalling from the Computer50Using Threads that Unwind Quickly51Smocking Stitches51102 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS51Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)51Using Threads that Unwind Quickly51■ Using the Spool Net51Smocking Stitches51EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS51Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)51Fagoting52Tape or Elastic Attaching52Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)52■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin52Fagoting52Tape or Elastic Attaching52Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)52Removing the Presser Foot53Attaching the Presser Foot53Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter53Heirloom53Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns53Removing the Presser Foot53Attaching the Presser Foot53Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter53Heirloom53■ Hemstitching (1)53Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns53■ Attaching the Walking foot54■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))54■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))54One-step Buttonholes55One-step Buttonholes55About the Needle56ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC56About the Needle56Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations57EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS57Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations57■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics57EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS57Embroidery Step by Step58Darning58SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT58Embroidery Step by Step58Holder Plate58Darning58SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT58Attaching the Embroidery Foot “W”59Bar Tacks59Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns59Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns59Attaching the Embroidery Foot “W”59Bar Tacks59Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns59Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns59Pointer60Pointer60■ Attaching the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer60Button Sewing612 EDITING PATTERNS61“W+” with LED Pointer61■ Adjusting the LED Pointer61■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics61Button Sewing61Attaching the Embroidery Unit62Eyelet62■ Adjusting the Brightness of the LED Pointer62Attaching the Embroidery Unit62■ About the Embroidery Unit62■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons62■ Attaching a Shank to the Button62Eyelet62■ Key Functions62(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)63Moving the Pattern63Rotating the Pattern63Changing the Size of the Pattern63Deleting the Pattern63Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200%63■ Removing the Embroidery Unit63Moving the Pattern63Rotating the Pattern63Changing the Size of the Pattern63Deleting the Pattern63Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200%63Zipper Insertion64Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns64Changing Character Spacing64Zipper Insertion64■ Centered Zipper64Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns64Changing Character Spacing64USB Card Writer Module*65Connecting the Machine to the Computer65Reducing Character Spacing65Separating Combined Character Patterns65ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE65USB Card Writer Module*65Connecting the Machine to the Computer65■ Inserting a Side Zipper65Reducing Character Spacing65Separating Combined Character Patterns65Using a USB Mouse66Pattern66Using a USB Mouse66■ Clicking a Key66■ Changing Pages66Using the Optional Dual Feed Foot67STITCH SETTING CHART67Embroidering Linked Characters67Changing the Thread Color67Using the Optional Dual Feed Foot67Attaching the Dual Feed Foot67Attaching/detaching toe67Embroidering Linked Characters67Changing the Thread Color67Creating a Custom Thread Table68■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever68Foot68Creating a Custom Thread Table68■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List69■ Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media70■ Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media70Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table71Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table71Designing Repeated Patterns72Designing Repeated Patterns72Sewing Repeated Patterns72Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern74Color Sorting Repeated Patterns75Assigning Thread Marks75Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly76Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly76SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS77SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS77Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns78Characters78Duplicating a Pattern78Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns78Characters78Duplicating a Pattern78After Editing79■ Deleting Characters79After Editing79COMBINING PATTERNS80Editing Combined Patterns80■ Adjusting the Character Spacing80Editing Combined Patterns80Sewing Attractive Finishes81Basic Sewing81Sewing Attractive Finishes81Basic Sewing81Making Adjustments82Making Adjustments82■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns82Sewing Combined Patterns83Sewing Combined Patterns83VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS84Color)84Basting Embroidery84■ Key Functions84(Monochrome - Using a Single Color)84Basting Embroidery84Changing the Size86Creating a Vertical Mirror Image86Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image86Sewing a Pattern Continuously86Changing the Size86Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)86Creating a Vertical Mirror Image86Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image86Sewing a Pattern Continuously86Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)87Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern87Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)87Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern87Checking the Image88Checking the Image88Before Combining89Combining Various Stitch Patterns89Before Combining89Combining Various Stitch Patterns89Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns90Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns90Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns91Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length91Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns91Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length91(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)92(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)92■ More Examples93USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION94Stitch Data Precautions94Stitch Data Precautions94■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used94■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used94Specifications can be Used94Data94Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory95Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory95■ If the Memory is Full95Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media96Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media96Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer97Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer97Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory98Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory98Recalling from USB Media99Recalling from USB Media99Recalling from the Computer100Recalling from the Computer100DESIGNING A STITCH103ENTERING STITCH DATA105Key Functions105Moving a Point107Moving Part or All of the Design108Inserting New Points109Storing Custom Stitches in Your List110Storing Custom Stitches in Your List110■ If the Memory is Full110Retrieving Stored Stitches111Retrieving Stored Stitches111Taille: 25 MoPages: 312Language: EnglishOuvrir le manuel
